Travel influencers encouraged to pay for their own holidays
4 years, 5 months ago

Travel influencers encouraged to pay for their own holidays

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Dubbed #PayingOurWay, the initiative suggests influencers support the industry by paying for trips and producing content free of charge, and emphasizes that they should be “patient” while awaiting the return of freebies and press trips. Travel bloggers, vloggers and influencers often strike deals with brands which means they get complimentary trips in exchange for producing content – whether it be Instagram posts, videos or blogs – about their stay. “As travel bloggers and influencers, we are intrinsically linked to the travel industry – ultimately, if the travel industry doesn’t get through this then travel bloggers will be left with very little to write about.

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Extreme weather already forcing almost a third of travellers to change holiday plans
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Extreme weather already forcing almost a third of travellers to change holiday plans

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Join an exclusive Q&A with Simon Calder and our travel team – tackling winter sun, Christmas travel and more
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Join an exclusive Q&A with Simon Calder and our travel team – tackling winter sun, Christmas travel and more

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How to spot a travel scam on social media – and avoid losing hundreds of pounds
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How to spot a travel scam on social media – and avoid losing hundreds of pounds

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Simon Calder and the Independent’s travel team answer reader questions in live virtual event
1 year, 2 months ago

Simon Calder and the Independent’s travel team answer reader questions in live virtual event

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Adults are eager to explore the world alone over the next three years
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Adults are eager to explore the world alone over the next three years

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Simon Calder tackles your travel questions on cruises and holiday cash
2 years, 4 months ago

Simon Calder tackles your travel questions on cruises and holiday cash

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Ask Me Anything: Simon Calder answers your questions as travel restrictions ease
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Ask Me Anything: Simon Calder answers your questions as travel restrictions ease

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Expert Simon Calder examines what travel will look like in 2022 during live event
3 years, 1 month ago

Expert Simon Calder examines what travel will look like in 2022 during live event

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Travel expert Simon Calder to answer your questions live as US opens up to UK tourists
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Travel expert Simon Calder to answer your questions live as US opens up to UK tourists

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What I’ve learnt in three years as travel editor of The Independent
3 years, 5 months ago

What I’ve learnt in three years as travel editor of The Independent

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Travel industry despair: ‘My agency has sent two people abroad this year’
3 years, 6 months ago

Travel industry despair: ‘My agency has sent two people abroad this year’

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Simon Calder’s Travel Week Newsletter: Sign up for updates and holiday tips in a fast-changing world
3 years, 7 months ago

Simon Calder’s Travel Week Newsletter: Sign up for updates and holiday tips in a fast-changing world

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‘Government’s plan: to stop people being able to travel,’ says top Tory
3 years, 8 months ago

‘Government’s plan: to stop people being able to travel,’ says top Tory

The Independent  

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Travel influencers: The good, the bad and the downright ugly
5 years, 4 months ago

Travel influencers: The good, the bad and the downright ugly

CNN  

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